Montreal, Thursday, May 28, 2026 - As thousands of cyclists take to the streets of the city for the Go vélo Montréal festival on Friday, May 29 and Sunday, May 31, the Ville de Montréal and Vélo Québec are informing the public that there will be major traffic impacts in certain central boroughs.
The Tour la Nuit, on May 29, and the Tour de l’Île de Montréal, on May 31, will bring together thousands of cyclists of all ages. These festive, family-friendly events, starting and finishing in Parc Jarry, are designed to promote cycling and celebrate active mobility in Montreal. This year, the routes will take in the boroughs of :
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (Tour la Nuit);
- Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Le Sud-Ouest, Outremont, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Ville-Marie and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension (Tour de l'Île).
Street closures and parking restrictions are expected along the routes. The city is asking residents to respect parking restrictions, plan their trips and encourage public transport and active mobility.
Details of the routes, times of street closures and recommendations for citizens are available at event website.
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«I'm delighted to know that, once again this year, thousands of cyclists of all ages will be taking to the streets of the metropolis. This event is not only an opportunity for some people to discover the pleasures of cycling in the city, but above all a unique chance to discover the city in a different way. I'd like to thank the organizers and volunteers who make this event such a success every year. - Christine Black, Vice-President of the Executive Committee and elected official responsible for families, seniors, youth, sports and recreation.
«The Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île de Montréal are emblematic events that play an important role in developing cycling culture and raising the profile of the city. We would like to thank the Ville de Montréal for its essential logistical support, which makes it possible to hold these unifying events year after year.» - Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec.
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About the Go vélo Montréal Festival
The Festival Go vélo Montréal is an event organized by Vélo Québec. Presented by Lait, the event also counts Sports Experts and Bixi as associate sponsors. Vélo Québec would like to thank the Ville de Montréal for its financial support of the event, as well as the Government of Québec and Tourisme Montréal, as public partners. The Festival is a member of the Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI).
About Vélo Québec
Since 1967, Vélo Québec's mission has been to develop cycling culture for everyone, everywhere in Quebec.
www.velo.qc.ca
Information
Vélo Québec
Justine Bérubé, Public Relations and Communications Advisor
[email protected]
514 942-0743
